Omnisphere 3 Hardware Guide

Access Virus C

The Access Virus C is a classic synth from the early 2000s. Compared to its predecessor, the Virus B, it has more polyphony and expanded modulation capabilities, among other things. From its panel, you have access to many of Omnisphere’s Wavetables, Dual-filter architecture, LFOs, and FX. The layout allows you to get a wide variety of sounds, so producers of all genres will find it useful. The desktop versions can be easily found on the used market at great prices.

Access Virus C Strengths:

  • Great Synth
  • Dual Filter Architecture
  • FX
  • Wavetables
  • Solid Build Quality

Access Virus C Details:

Used Price Around $1,000
Number of Keys 61 or Desktop
Keyboard Type Unweighted
Size of Controls Medium
Special Features N/A
Dimensions Keyboard: 38.39” × 13.82” × 4.41”
Desktop: 14.96” × 9.84”× 2.87”
Weight Keyboard: 28.66 lbs
Desktop: 3.31 lbs
USB Powered No
Pitch Bender Yes (Keyboard only)
Mod Wheel Yes (Keyboard only)
Sends Aftertouch Yes (Keyboard only)
Sustain Pedal Input Yes (Keyboard only)
Expression Pedal Input Yes (Keyboard only)
Ribbon No
Non-Functional Controls Master Volume
OSC3
Arpeggiator Yes
Sequencer No
MIDI Messages CC, Sysex

Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Access Virus C:

Independent Layer Control No
Number of Oscillators 4
Number of Wavetables 65
Number of Envelopes 2
Number of LFOs 3
Filter Types Classic LPF 2-pole
Jupiter HPF 2-pole
Beefy BPF 2-pole
Notch Filter
FX Units Global Ambience
Tube Saturator
Tube Overdrive
Stompbox Modeler
Toxic Smasher
Ultra Chorus
Analog Phaser
Vintage Enhancer
Soundsources No
Mod Matrix No
FM Yes
Ring Mod Yes
Waveshaper Yes
Unison Yes
Harmonia No
Granular No
ORB No
Arpeggiator Yes

Ratings

Control of Omnisphere
Panel Layout
Ease of Use
Keyboard Feel
Build Quality